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J ENGLISH J
DVD Camcorder
SC-DC171/DCl 73(U)/DC175/DC575
AF Auto Focus
CCD Charge Coupled Device
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Owner's Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, ptease read this Instruction Book
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
[ US PATENT 4415844 ]
Use only approved battery packs.
Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.
Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to
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using unapproved batteries.
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L ENGLISH Contents Setting the Clock (Clock Set) ............................................. 30 Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance - _ t, aoi o _ - H o e - (Remote) (SC-DC175/DC575 only) .................................... 31 Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) .............................. 32 Features ............................................................................... 9 Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) Learning about available Discs and Their Features ......
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[ ENGLISH J Contents Making your First Recording .............................................. 44 Playing Title Scenes .......................................................... 64 Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode) .......... 45 Adjusting the Volume ......................................................... 64 Zooming In and Out ............................................................ 46 Various Functions while in Player Mode ............................ 65 Using the Fade in an
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[ ENGLISH J Contents Setting the AV In/Out (SC-DC175/DC575 only) .................. 83 Viewing Recordings on a TV .............................................. 84 Printing Your Pictures-Using PictBridge TM ........................ 105 Copying a Disc onto a Tape................................................ 86 Connecting To a Printer (USB Connect) ..................... 105 Using the Voice Plus .......................................................... 87 Setting the Number of Prints ..........
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[ ENGLISH J Contents Using Your DVD Camcorder Abroad ................................. 115 Troubleshooting ................................................................. 116 Setting menu items........................................................... 121 Disc Type Description ....................................................... 123 A
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I ENGLISH I Notes and Safety instructions Please rotate the LCD Screen carefully as illustrated. Over-rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD Screen to the DVD Camcorder. 180° 1. Open the LCD Screen 90 degrees with your finger. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. • If you rotate the LCD Screen 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD Screen with it facing out. • This is convenient during playback operations. = Refer to page 36 to adjust
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I ENGLISH I Notes and Safety instructions = Take care not to touch the recording side (the rainbow colored side) of the disc with your fingers. Discs contaminated by fingerprints or foreign substances may not play properly. = Use a soft cloth to clean the disc. = Clean lightly from the center of a disc to the outside edge. Circling or cleaning too hard may create scratches on the disc and further cause the disc to play abnormally. = Do not use benzene, thinner, detergent, alcohol or anti-static
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[ ENGLBH Notes and Safety instructions = Do not leave the DVD Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60 °C or 140 °F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight. = Do not let the DVD Camcorder get wet. Keep the DVD Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. The DVD Camcorder may get damaged if it gets wet. Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired. = A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condens
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[ ENGLISH Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder DVD Disc Camcorder Mega-pixel CCD (SC-DC575 only) DVD-VIDEO recording with 3 1/2 inch (8cm) DVD-RW/ Your DVD Camcorder incorporates a 1.0 mega-pixel +RW/DVD-R/+R DL(Dual Layer) discs. CCD. High-resolution photo images can be recorded to a Memory Card. High Power Zoom Lens Offers you High Power Zoom Lens with 34x (SC- Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) DC171/DC173(U)/DC175 only) Zoom Lens, 26x Zoom The DIS compensates for any handshake, reducing Lens (SC-D
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I ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder This DVD Camcorder can record or play back by using 3 1/2 inch (8cm) DVD-R/+R DL/-RW/+RW discs (not supplied) only. Please check whether your disc is proper for use. Which discs can be used in the DVD Camcorder? DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD+R DL You can record on the disc You can record and edit repeatedly, YOUcan delete recorded image f:{es or format _nedisc and repeatedly, You can make only one reuse it again. Youcandeleteandformat._)u] recording on a
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J ENGLISH J Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Which discs recorded on the DVD Carncorder can be played in DVD players/recorders/drives? Discsmustbe finalized before theycanbe playedin regular DVDplayers/recorders/drives. Finalizingis a processrequired to makethe DVDdiscsyourecordedon the camcorderplayablein DVDplayers/ recorders/drives. DVD-R _ DVD-RW _DVD+RW D DVD+R DL in Video mode - DVD player • DVD recorder , DVD player - DVD player • DVD recorder , DVD drive-equipped PC • DVD recorder - Yo
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I ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder You can record any desired image and edit and playback the disc on a DVD Camcorder, most common DVD players, and PCs after finalizing the disc. - Discs must be finalized before they can be played on standard DVD players/recorders/drives. I ,, You may play back DVD÷RW discs on other devices without finalizing them. A
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I ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your DVD Camcorder. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SB-LSMS0) 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E9 TYPE) 3. AV Cable 4. instruction Book/Quick Guide 5. Lithium Batteries for Remote Control (SC-DC175/DC575 only) and Clock. (TYPE: CR2025) 6. Remote Control (SC-DC175/DC575 only) 7. USB Cable (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 8. Software CD (DV Media PRO) (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 9
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I ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder 3 4 5 IlIustrations of model SC-DCI73U are used in this owner's instructions. Although the models covered in this manual look different, they all operate in a similar way, 1. ACCESS indicator '-*page 41 9. Joystick(Up/Down/Left/Right/OK)/FADE (page 47)/ 2. OPEN Switch '-*page 41 ' : Memory Player Mode Mode 3. Lens Photo image Moving image 4. LIGHT (SC-DC173U/DC1
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[ ENGLISH [ Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder 7. C.NITE/LIGHT/S.SHOW Button 1. Built-In Speaker (SC-DC173U/DC175/DC575 only) '-,page 49150195 2. LCD ENHANCER Button '=,page 39 C.NITE/S.SHOW Button (SC-DC173 only) _page 49/95 3. Zoom (W/T)NOL (A/Y) Button _page 46164 C.NITE Button (SC-DC171 only) "*page 49 4. Record Start/Stop Button ".page 44 8. MULTI DISP./MF/AF Button ".page 95153 5. MENU Button 6. DISPLAY Button ".page 29
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I ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 6 1. PHOTO Button 7. Zoom (W/T) Lever '=,page 46 (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 onty) ",page 94 8. Mode Switch (DISC/CARD) 2. Focus Adjustment Knob ='page 39 (SC-DC173(U)/DCi75/DC575 only) 3. Viewfinder 9. Disc Cover 4. Record Start/Stop Button =,page 44 i0. Hand Strap 5. Power Switch (ONlOFFl_ (Camera)ll-_-I(Player)) 6. USB Jack (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)
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I ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder 1 2 1. Charging Indicator Usable Memory Cards (2GB Max) 2. Lithium Battery Cover (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 3. AV Jack 4. DCIN Jack 5. Hand Strap Hook SD MMC 6. Tripod Receptacle 7. Memory Card Slot (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 8. BATT. RELEASE Switch
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I ENGLISH I Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder 1, START/STOP 8. PHOTO "*page 94 2, DISPLAY _page29 9. W/T (Zoom) "*page 46 3, I_,q/ _-I (Skip) 10. _ / _,_,(Search) 4, [] (Stop) 11, I_ (Slow) 12. Q-MENU 5, _,N (Play/Still) 6, MENU 7, Up(^)lDown(v)lLeft( <)lRight( >)lOK
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I ENGLISH I Preparation It is very important to ensure that the Hand Strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The Hand Strap enables you to: Hold the DVD Camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. Press the [Zoom] lever and [Record Start/Stop] button without having to change the position of your hand. Hand Strap 1. Pull and open the Hand Strap and release the Hand Strap. Insert the Hand Strap into the Hand Strap Hook. 2. Insert your hand into the Hand Strap and adjust
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I ENGLISH I Preparation Lithium Batterv installation for the internal Clock 1. Remove the Battery Pack from the rear of the DVD Camcorder. 2. Open the Lithium Battery Cover on the rear of the DVD Camcorder. 3. Position the Lithium Battery in the Lithium Battery Holder, with the positive (+) terminal face up. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the Battery. 4. Close the Lithium Battery Cover. Installing the Lithium Battery in the Remote Control (SC-DCI75/DC575 only) using your fingernail or
